Watch as Blind People "See" Photos for the First Time

You might want to grab some tissues before viewing this touching video.

We've all whipped out the photo album when we're feeling nostalgic. Flipping through snaps of our families and friends on happy occasions can bring back the fondest memories. Unfortuantely, for blind people, this sweet slice of life isn't really a possibility.

"My memories are almost like dreams, or like a gust of wind," says one of the blind women featured in the video above. "If I could touch the picture I could make the memory tangible again."

Through an initiative called "Touchable Memories," they've used a 3D printer to turn photographs into objects you can hold in your hand. And for blind people, being able to touch these images helps them relive their favorite memories in ways they haven't been able to before.

The result is truly moving: One man remembers a happy moment with his late father, and another relives a memorable family ski trip.

Take a look at some of the 3D-printed objects below, and watch the video for a soft tug at your heartstrings.